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Monday, November 19, 2012

A CHRISTMAS CAROL ON THE AIR @ Southern Utah University Theatre Department (Cedar City, December 6-8, 13-15, 10 and 17)


A CHRISTMAS CAROL ON THE AIR
WHAT:              In a delightful premise, the holiday favorite is hilariously retold in the style of a classic radio show, complete with atmospheric live sound effects, wacky    backstage antics, and a team of lovely, close harmony singing "Carolettes."

WHO:               Southern Utah University, College of Performing and Visual Arts, Theatre Arts & Dance Series

WHEN:             December 6-8, 13-15 and 10 & 17, 2012

TIME:               7:30pm

WHERE:           Randall L. Jones Theatre, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT

TICKETS:         (435) 586-7872, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm or visit: www.suu.edu/arts

PRICES:           General Adult Admission: $10; SUU Faculty & Staff: $8; Student & Youth: $5; SUU Students: Free with valid I.D.
SUU’S DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS & DANCE 
TO PRESENT THE RETURN
OF SOUTHERN UTAH’S HOLIDAY FAVORITE
A CHRISTMAS CAROL ON THE AIR
STARRING FRED C. ADAMS AS SCROOGE

Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah: It is Charles Dickens turned on his ear. It’s Brad Carroll and Peter Sham’s A Christmas Carol on the Air, a hilarious retelling of the holiday classic.Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre Arts & Dance presents the regional holiday favorite Thursday-Saturday, December 6-8 and 13-15 and Mondays December 10 and 17 at theRandall L. Jones Theatre in Cedar City. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all performances. The production will be directed by Brad Carroll, who recently staged Utah Shakespeare Festival’s highly successful Les Misérables, and marks the return of Utah Shakespeare Festival’s founder Fred C. Adams to the stage in the role of Scrooge.  

Originally created for the Utah Shakespeare Festival, A Christmas Carol on the Air was conceived and adapted by Peter Sham and Brad Carroll with play and lyrics by Sham and score and music by Carroll, based on the Charles Dickens classic. Sham and Carroll are the co-creators of the international hit Lend Me a Tenor the Musical. The show’s delightful premise is that the beloved holiday classic is hilariously retold in the style of a classic radio show, complete with atmospheric live sound effects, wacky backstage antics, and a team of lovely, close harmony singing "Carolettes." It's a behind-the-scenes story of radio actors and their own conflicts as they tell Dickens' tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's reformation and redemption – all during a live broadcast. This delightful show is fresh and surprising, full of hilarity and harmony; and a wonderful new way for the entire family to slide into the holidays.

The cast is headed by Fred C. Adams in the role of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Appearing alongside of Adams are none other than Brad Carroll and Peter Sham, playing the roles of Stu and Chick, The Wright Brothers, heads of a fictional troupe who travel from town to town creating old-time radio classics with the help of each town’s residents. The cast also includes Chuck Metten as Chuck, Jacob Marley, Fezziwig and various other roles, Michael Bahr as Bob Cratchit and Dan Frezza as Mr. Reeman. The harmonious Carolettes are embodied by Tatem Credille, Katelin Ruzzamenti and Samantha Smith. Young Orlando Sham appears in the endearing role of Tiny Tim. Rounding out the company, the ensemble play multiple roles and these hard-working actors are Trent Dahlin, Frank Gasparro, Heather Gibeson, Madisen Hayes, Sceri Ivers, Darrah Jones, Jayson LeBaron, Redge Palmer, Brooklyn Renshaw, Carly Skankey and Joe Spear.  

Collaborating with Carroll and Sham on this holiday favorite are set designer Jennifer Christensen, costume designer Kristal Armistead, lighting designer Jarrod Bray, sound designer Brad Gowers, and props masters Keilani Gleave and Amanda McMall. Benjamin Harris is the assistant director. Dallin Mills serves as stage manager with Michaela Kelly and Zac Trotter as assistant stage managers.

A Christmas Carol on the Air is made possible through the generous support of the State Bank of Southern Utah and Off the Cuff Comedy Improv.

Celebrate the holidays with this irresistible charmer. Ticket prices are: $10 General Admission; $8 SUU Faculty/Staff$5 Youth and free for SUU students with a valid ID. For tickets, call (435) 586-7872, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, or purchase at the Centrum Arena box office. Tickets may be purchased online at www.suu.edu/arts.

The 2012-2013 Theatre Arts & Dance Series includes the Tony Award-winner CHICAGO the Musical, and in rotating repertory two contemporary plays God of Carnage and Women of Lockerbie. Tickets for these productions are now on sale and make excellent gifts this holiday season.

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